BC Summer Games Branding Gets the Spotlight — And It’s Worth a Watch
The 2026 BC Summer Games are making headlines, and for good reason. Global BC recently featured a story on the students and volunteers behind the official artwork and branding for this year’s Games, and it’s a story worth hearing. If you haven’t seen it yet, we’d encourage you to take a few minutes to read the article and watch the video.
Read the full article and watch the video here.
Student Artists Showcasing Kelowna and the Okanagan
Photo: Okanagan College
The branding you’re starting to see pop up across Kelowna didn’t come from a big design firm. It was created by a talented group of students and volunteers from Okanagan College, right here in Kelowna. Drawing inspiration from the valley’s mountains, bridges, and that signature summer sun, the team poured months of work into building a visual identity that truly reflects this place.
The Global BC piece gives you a behind-the-scenes look at who these students are, what drove them, and what it felt like to see their work come to life in the community. It’s a genuinely heartwarming story about local talent and community pride.
The Games Are Almost Here
With the creative work complete, attention is now turning to what comes next: welcoming thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and fans to Kelowna this July. The BC Summer Games run July 22 to 26, 2026, and preparations are in full swing.
One of the biggest priorities right now is volunteer recruitment. The Games rely on the generosity of thousands of community members to make everything run, and there are still plenty of ways to get involved. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now is a great time to take the next step.
Learn more about volunteering here or sign up to volunteer directly.
Be Part of It
Stories like the one Global BC shared are a good reminder of what makes the BC Summer Games so special. It’s not just the competition. It’s the community, the creativity, and the people who show up and give their time to create a special experience for young athletes across British Columbia.
We hope you’ll check out the feature, share it with someone who might be inspired by it, and consider being part of the Games this summer.
We’ll see you in Kelowna.
Cover Image: Cohan Sassaman, Global News
